Who would step down as the CEO of one of the most influential financial institutions in the world? Bill Gross, that’s who. Even if you’re not intimately familiar with the bond market, you’ve probably heard of powerhouse bond house Pimco …Read »

A reader asks: At my new job, I must follow up on items of varying priority through the day. I am on the road, meeting clients in different locations, and frequently leave a meeting with a small to-do list (phone …Read »

When organizations believe they must change to survive, they often bring in an outsider to drive that transformation. But that can be as disruptive as it is stressful, leading to turnover, reduced productivity and sinking morale. The better solution may …Read »

Don’t let the pricey management consultants know it, but there’s a four-step recipe that will help you solve almost any complicated problem. This process isn’t for everyone. But it’s extremely helpful for managers who can listen to the person with …Read »

Accomplished project managers understand that it’s not always smart to play it safe. Most people with project management experience are familiar with Cobb’s Paradox. The term was coined when Canadian Martin Cobb was serving as secretary of the treasury board …Read »

You’ve gathered input and heard people out, and then made the ultimate decision – but now you’ve got a team of unhappy staff members who wish it had gone a different way. How do you get them on board so …Read »

One of the most frustrating things for managers is to discover a team is focused on the wrong things. Such wasted efforts can be demoralizing for the team, stressful for management and detrimental to an organization’s bottom line. But research …Read »